Primary Education with SEND, BA (Hons)

This BA (Hons) in Primary Education with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) equips you to become a primary school teacher specializing in supporting pupils with SEND in mainstream, special schools, or alternative provisions. You will gain the same core teaching skills as other programs, with added emphasis on SEND-specific training, including dedicated modules and practical experiences in special schools, SEND units, and resourced provisions. The course aims to prepare you to make a lasting impact on pupils' lives.The program spans three years, featuring modules such as Research and Scholarship, Pedagogical Studies in SEND, and professional placements. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group work, and in-school training, supported by university tutors and peers. Assessment involves written assignments, presentations, and digital formats, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for primary-level teaching in England and Wales.

Year 1 (national level 4): • Research and Scholarship 1 (20 credits) • Pedagogical and Curriculum Studies in SEND 1 (40 credits) • Observing and Reflecting on Teaching in a SEND Context (Placement) (20 credits) • Professional Learning in SEND Contexts 1 (20 credits) • Specialist and Wider Curriculum Studies in SEND 1 (20 credits) Year 2 (national level 5): • Research and Scholarship 2 (20 credits) • Pedagogical and Curriculum Studies in SEND 2 (40 credits) • School Experience 2 (20 credits) • Professional Learning in SEND Contexts 2 (20 credits) • Specialist and Wider Curriculum Studies in SEND 2 (20 credits) Year 3 (national level 6): • Development of Professional Learning (Critical Study) • Negotiated Curriculum Study in Education • Practice of Teaching • Subject Studies